December · Greece
Best time to visit Crete in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Crete in December
Average temperature 16°C, 89 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Crete scores 2.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 89 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Crete holds Minoan Knossos, Chania's Venetian harbor, and a south coast of sheltered beaches and gorge walks.
December in Crete — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 89 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 2.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Crete — 7.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Crete in December?
- In December, Crete averages 16°C, 89 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Crete?
- December earns a 2.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Crete in December?
- Expect about 89 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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